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Chhattisgarh: Forces recover arms, explosives from Maoist bunker in Bijapur
Security forces recovered a large cache of explosives, weapons and related equipment from a Maoist bunker in Bijapur district's Patelpara hill. The operation followed intelligence inputs and led to the seizure of generators, weapons repair gear, and explosive-related materials; legal action will follow.
Why It Matters
The seizure highlights ongoing Maoist activity and the effort to disrupt arms dumps in Chhattisgarh, underscoring security challenges in forested districts like Bijapur.
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Arms, explosives recovered from Maoist bunker in Bijapur
May 11, 2026
Security forces unearthed a large underground bunker in Patelpara hill area of Doditumnar village under Gangaloor police limits during a search operation. The joint operation by Pidia Police Assistance Centre and Gangaloor police station followed specific intelligence inputs regarding Maoist activity. After demining procedures, the team recovered a large quantity of equipment and explosives-related material from the site, including two Honda generators, two lathe machines, one inverter, four batteries, one small battery, eight solar panels, one motor, one welding machine and one drilling machine, as well as one country-made BGL launcher, 29 BGL shells, around 50 metres of cordex wire and two plastic drums. Officials said the items may have been used by Maoists for repairing weapons, preparing explosives and carrying out technical operations in remote forest areas. Further legal action was initiated in connection with the recovered material. Security forces have intensified anti-Maoist search operations in Bijapur and adjoining districts in recent months to trace Maoist hideouts and arms dumps.